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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Yankton, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Yankton, SD from July 25, 1956 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57078 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
85
Wind Reports
97
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Yankton, SD · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Yankton, SD

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2025
5:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2022
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PICTURE OF 1 INCH HAIL. TIME REPORTED BY OBSERVER... ALIGNS WITH RADAR DATA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2022
6:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2022
8:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2017
6:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG WITH VERY HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yankton, SD
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Yankton, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Yankton, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 16, 2016
11:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 WSW Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2016
2:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Yankton, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.05 NE Yankton, SD
0.88″ hail
Sep 9, 2015
2:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNW Yankton, SD
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Yankton, SD

30 reports
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52 mph
Aug 12, 2026
9:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Yankton AWOS recorded a 52 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Yankton, SD
66 mph
Jul 16, 2025
12:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station. First severe gust at 736 pm at 61 mph... and 66 mph at 741 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Yankton, SD
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2025
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down in Yankton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yankton, SD
68 mph
Jul 7, 2025
11:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KYKN Yankton Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Yankton, SD
64 mph
Jun 28, 2025
4:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Yankton, SD
60 mph
May 15, 2025
5:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 SE Tabor, SD
59 mph
Jul 30, 2024
3:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KYKN Yankton Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Yankton, SD
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2023
9:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Report via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Yankton, SD
71 mph
Jul 12, 2023
9:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KYKN Yankton Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Yankton, SD
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof blown off a building on the north side of Yankton. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Yankton, SD
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2023
8:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of multiple large tree limbs broken at Lewis and Clark Campground via social media. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Yankton, SD
59 mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KYKN YANKTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Yankton, SD
62 mph
Jun 14, 2022
7:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Yankton, SD
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2022
6:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN ALONG THE SHORELINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Yankton, SD
70 mph
May 12, 2022
9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Yankton, SD
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Yankton, SD

9 reports
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
4:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage. This tornado was observed together with another tornado from the same storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 W Yankton, SD
EF1 category
May 5, 2007
4:52 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged two homes, including one roof taken off, destroyed a garage, and caused tree damage. One camper at Lewis and Clark Recreation Area was injured when thrown into trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Yankton, SD
F0 category
May 21, 2004
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Yankton, SD
F0 category
Apr 20, 1985
6:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 29, 1980
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 29, 1980
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 3, 1966
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F2 category
May 24, 1965
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 24, 1965
1:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Yankton, SD
Yankton County · 7,483 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Yankton, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,501
Households6,811
Housing units7,229
Income
Median household income$69,071
$100k+ households41.1%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,844
Attached single-family459
Small multifamily604
Large multifamily1,251
Mobile homes71
Housing mix
Single-family share67.0%
Attached-home share6.4%
Multifamily share25.7%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,538
Renter-occupied2,273
Vacant units418
Home value & age
Median home value$202,300
Owner homes $300k+24.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.2%
Median year built1975
Older-home share58.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,303
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Yankton have on record?

Our records show 85 hail, 97 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Yankton, SD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Yankton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Yankton, SD is 2.75″. It was reported near Yankton, SD on June 29, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in Yankton — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Yankton and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Yankton — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Yankton address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Yankton — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Yankton address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Yankton — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Yankton, SD, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Yankton, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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